Audrey Hepburn’s wardrobe was typified by simplicity and seemingly effortless elegance. Working with the couturier Hubert de Givenchy she became the personification of elegance in the 1950s and 60s. Givenchy said of her “All the responsibility for the way Audrey looked is hers. She made the selections.” Audrey Hepburn had her own personal style,preferring to wear pastel colours, black and ivory with the occasional hot-pink statement. If she liked a particular gown she would often order it in both black and white. This auction includes evening-wear and a range of little black dresses by Valentino, Elizabeth Arden and of course her favourite designer of all – Hubert de Givenchy. He created a black cloqué silk gown for Audrey to wear for the film “Paris When it Sizzles” in 1962, a stunning Chantilly lace cocktail gown which she wore in the film "How To Steal a Million” in 1966 and several stylish little day dresses and suits.
photos: Kerry Taylor Auctions
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